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Waqas Aslam, Facilities & Project Manager | CAFM (Maximo) Expert | Asset Lifecycle | Hard & Soft Services | CFM

Waqas Aslam

Facilities & Project Manager | CAFM (Maximo) Expert | Asset Lifecycle | Hard & Soft Services | CFM·Initial Saudi Group

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Electronics And Communication Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 0 months

Facilities & Project Manager | CAFM (Maximo) Expert | Asset Lifecycle | Hard & Soft Services | CFM

October 2022 - Present

Initial Saudi Group

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2022 - Present

Job Responsibilities :
• Managed daily operations of a 500, 000 sq. ft. commercial facility, ensuring optimal functionality of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Implemented a preventive maintenance schedule, reducing equipment downtime by 30%.
• Led a team of 215 technicians, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Negotiated vendor contracts, achieving a 15% annual cost savings.
• Ensured compliance with local HSE regulations, resulting in zero violations during audits.
• Monitored energy consumption, recommending initiatives that led to a 10% reduction in utility costs.
• Supported the implementation of a new CMMS, improving work order tracking and reporting.
• Coordinated maintenance activities, ensuring timely resolution of issues and minimal disruption to tenants.

Achievements as Project Manager For Royal Terminal Riyadh, Airports :

✅ Reduced equipment downtime by 30% through strategic implementation of a preventive maintenance program, enhancing asset reliability and minimizing service disruptions across a 500, 000 sq. ft. commercial facility.

✅ Achieved 15% annual cost savings by renegotiating vendor contracts and optimizing energy consumption, including initiatives that reduced utility expenses by 10%, without compromising service quality.

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Management

Asset Manager

January 2020 - December 2022

BEMCO - Bahrain

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2020 - December 2022

✅ Key Achievements

Achieved 100% compliance in asset management system implementation for critical infrastructure.

Improved data integrity to 95% during IBM Maximo CMMS rollout, ensuring reliable performance tracking.

Reduced equipment downtime by 30% through integrated PPM and predictive maintenance planning.

Delivered 50+ training workshops, driving successful CAFM/CMMS adoption across departments.

Enhanced asset tracking and budget forecasting accuracy by 25% via digital transformation using Power BI and SOPs.

Enabled 100% seamless asset data integration by aligning with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, procurement, PM).

Boosted operational efficiency by 20% in hard and soft services contracts including MEP, civil, security, and housekeeping.

Achieved 98% compliance in 50+ data quality audits, meeting client KPIs and SLA requirements.

Resolved 90% of helpdesk requests within SLA, leading to a 15% increase in customer satisfaction.

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Management

Facilities Manager

January 2016 - January 2020

BEMCO - Bahrain

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2016 - January 2020

Job Responsibilities:
•Directed multi-site facility operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems, improving operational uptime by 25% through smart maintenance planning.
•Managed OPEX and CAPEX budgets totaling over SAR 1 million, achieving up to 18% cost reduction through strategic vendor evaluation and resource optimization.
•Planned and executed preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs, enhancing asset reliability and reducing downtime by 30%.
•Monitored KPIs and SLA compliance across all facility services, utilizing CMMS (Maximo) to deliver monthly performance dashboards and support data-driven decisions.
•Conducted regular HSE audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks in alignment with ISO 45001 and 9001 standards, achieving 100% audit clearance for 3 consecutive years.
•Led cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and support staff across multiple locations, ensuring a 20% increase in team productivity through training and performance tracking.
•Negotiated and supervised third-party FM service contracts, ensuring vendor SLAs met or exceeded client expectations with a customer satisfaction rating of 95%+.
•Developed and standardized SOPs for maintenance, safety, and quality control, streamlining operations and improving incident response times by 40%.
•Oversaw system commissioning, validation, and asset handover processes for new projects and refurbishments, ensuring full compliance with technical specs and safety codes.
•Implemented energy efficiency initiatives and smart building technologies, resulting in 15% utility savings and a reduced carbon footprint.

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Management

Network Support Engineer

June 2015 - December 2016

Mobily

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 2015 - December 2016

• Supported and maintained enterprise-level IP network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and optimal performance
across LAN, WAN, and wireless environments.
• Delivered tier-2/3 technical support to clients, resolving network incidents and service requests with a focus on customer
satisfaction and SLA adherence.
• Proficient in routing protocols including RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP (iBGP/eBGP), and policy-based routing, enabling dynamic,
efficient traffic flow and network redundancy.
• Configured and maintained Cisco security protocols, 802.1x authentication, WLAN security, IDS/IPS, and edge firewalls,
safeguarding networks from internal and external threats.
• Deployed and managed Site-to-Site and Remote Access IPSec VPN tunnels, enhancing secure connectivity across distributed
office locations.
• Skilled in core TCP/IP stack protocols (DNS, DHCP, NTP, SNMP, SMTP, HTTP/S), supporting seamless communication between
services and applications.
• Supported VoIP and network monitoring systems (NMS), enabling quality telecommunication services and infrastructure
visibility.
• Executed network integration and upgrades, including Nokia LTE/3G/2G environments, ensuring interoperability and
performance tuning in telecom domains.
• Installed, configured, and optimized OS platforms and applications across routers, firewalls, and servers, enhancing overall
network stability.
• Diagnosed and resolved complex network and software issues using systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis
methodologies.
• Handled vendor escalations and ticketing systems, ensuring prompt resolution of critical outages and incidents per ITIL
standards.
• Improved system performance by deploying advanced networking solutions, proactively addressing recurring malfunctions
and bottlenecks.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Process Engineer

June 2014 - June 2015

Nokia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 2014 - June 2015

• Managed end-to-end telecommunication site design and implementation, coordinating with clients and subcontractors to
verify alignment between paper designs and on-ground execution.
• Oversaw Greenfield and upgrade site builds, supervising subcontractors to meet project specifications, timelines, and budget
constraints.
• Facilitated site acquisition processes including tenure agreements, environmental approvals, and constructability
assessments, ensuring regulatory and technical compliance.
• Enforced adherence to Work Health & Safety (WH&S) and environmental regulations across all project stages, conducting
regular audits and compliance checks.
• Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, implementing system upgrades and eliminating inefficiencies to optimize
design and build workflows.
• Performed in-depth risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies, contributing to safer project environments and
minimizing delays.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to drive cost-effective design solutions, maintaining high quality standards while
optimizing for budget and resource allocation.
• Provided real-time engineering troubleshooting and simulation-based analysis to preempt bottlenecks and ensure
streamlined process execution.
• Led data analysis to deliver insightful recommendations for operational planning, capacity utilization, and overall
performance enhancement.
• Established robust quality control procedures, testing protocols, and maintenance frameworks to maintain high system
reliability and compliance.
• Conducted site inspections and layout assessments to optimize equipment positioning and workflow efficiency.
• Held regular cross-functional meetings to track project progress, resolve issues proactively, and align deliverables with
strategic goals.
• Continuously researched emerging telecom process trends and technologies, promoting innovation and maintaining industryleading
standards.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

University of Engineering And Technology

May 2014

May 2014

Bachelor's degree, Electronics And Communication Engineering

Pakistan

GPA (point): 2.47 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.47 out of 4

Project Highlights Smart City Communication Infrastructure Designed and implemented communication protocols for smart traffic and surveillance systems. Voice Over IP (VoIP) Setup for Enterprise Led end-to-end setup of VoIP systems reducing communication costs and increasing flexibility.
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Pakistan International School

January 2014

January 2014

High school or equivalent, Telecommunication Engineering

Pakistan

Pre-Engineering

Skills

Asset Management
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Asset Management
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Facilities Planning
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Facilities Planning
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Expert
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Expert
CAFM
Expert
CAFM
Expert
CAFM Specialist (Maximo / Archibus / FSI / Planon)
Expert
CAFM Specialist (Maximo / Archibus / FSI / Planon)
Expert
Preventive Maintenance Planning
Expert
Preventive Maintenance Planning
Expert
HSE Compliance / OSHA / ISO45001
Expert
HSE Compliance / OSHA / ISO45001
Expert
Hard Services Manager
Expert
Hard Services Manager
Expert
MEP Project Manager
Expert
MEP Project Manager
Expert
Asset Management
Expert
Asset Management
Expert
SLA & KPI Monitoring
Expert
SLA & KPI Monitoring
Expert
Facilities Coordinator (Multi-Site / Mall / Airport)
Expert
Facilities Coordinator (Multi-Site / Mall / Airport)
Expert
CMMS (IBM Maximo)
Expert
CMMS (IBM Maximo)
Expert
FM Project Delivery
Expert
FM Project Delivery
Expert
Procurement Management
Expert
Procurement Management
Expert
Technical Services Manager
Expert
Technical Services Manager
Expert
Life Cycle Asset Planning
Expert
Life Cycle Asset Planning
Expert
Energy Management / Sustainability
Expert
Energy Management / Sustainability
Expert
FM Operations Manager
Expert
FM Operations Manager
Expert
Mobilization Specialist
Expert
Mobilization Specialist
Expert
Maintenance Manager (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing)
Expert
Maintenance Manager (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing)
Expert
PMP Certified Project Manager
Expert
PMP Certified Project Manager
Expert
Smart Building / BMS Management
Expert
Smart Building / BMS Management
Expert
Soft Services & Housekeeping Oversight
Expert
Soft Services & Housekeeping Oversight
Expert
Facilities Manager
Expert
Facilities Manager
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Facilities Planning
Expert
Facilities Planning
Expert
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Expert
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Expert
CAFM
Expert
CAFM
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
BICS
Project Management Professional - PMP
Dec 2024 - Dec 2027
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Certified Facility Manager - CFM
Mar 2025 - Dec 2028
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Trained Safety Fire Warden
IMS Internal Auditor Training Course Based on ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018
Lean Six Sigma Green / Yellow Belt
FAS Operational Training
OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Training)

Hobbies

  • Playing Cricket, Listen to Music, Long Drives
    Passionate about travelling, exploring new places. Going to Live events & music concerts. Playing Cricket, Gym - Fitness freak.